2024 NALA CONFERENCE AND EXPO
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The 2024 NALA Conference & Expo is on July 11-13, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Early Bird Registration is open until May 10!
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NALA HAPPENINGS
April 2024 Welcome to our interview with Jeremy M. Evans, where we explore the evolving landscape of NCAA student-athlete compensation through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). At the heart of our DEI efforts lies a commitment to fairness, opportunity, and empowerment for all individuals, including student-athletes. Mr. Evans is an award-winning attorney […]
NALA Volunteer Spotlight – April 2024 Cheryl Nodarse, ACP Cheryl Nodarse, ACP, serves NALA as President-elect. She works at Vlahakis Cole Law Firm, which specializes in real estate law. She has a side hustle as a licensed realtor in Michigan. Cheryl received her associate degree from Lansing Community College’s Paralegal Program and bachelor’s degree in […]
NALA Volunteer Spotlight – March 2024 Mary Katherine Mayer, ACP Mary Katherine Mayer, ACP, serves on NALA’s Professional Development Committee (PDC). She works for the Yavapai County Public Defender’s Office in Northern Arizona. She has an AAS in paralegal studies with honors. Mary is proud to have received an award for working for the Public […]
March 2024 Introduction Women’s History Month prompts us to celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped the legal profession. From the influential legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the vital roles played by paralegals and other legal practitioners, this article honors the historical contributions of women in law. It also emphasizes the ongoing journey […]
By Terri Walters, CCP, CP February 2024 I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Tanganica J. Turner, an African American Associate Attorney in the prominent downtown Los Angeles law firm, Musick Peeler & Garrett LLP.1 Founded in 1954, the firm is historically known to offer legal services to a large and diverse clientele.2 With nearly […]
NALA Volunteer Spotlight – February 2024 Jeanne Elliott, ACP Jeanne Elliott, ACP, is the Director of Culture and Compliance for Christy Industrial Holdings in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to her position as At Large Director on NALA’s Board of Directors, Jeanne served on NALA’s Continuing Education Council as a member and later as Chair. She […]